Description
Make this simple, flavorful skillet meal combining ground beef, rice, cheese, and a rich garlic butter sauce. It is a quick dinner option.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the beef. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, coating it with the beef and seasonings. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the beef broth and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during simmering.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 4 tablespoons of butter until melted and incorporated into the rice.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the rice mixture. Cover the skillet again and let it stand for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt completely.
- Fluff the rice mixture gently with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for a stronger flavor contrast against the butter and garlic.
- For extra garlic flavor, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter separately and stir it in after the rice is cooked, just before adding the cheese.
- If you prefer a creamier texture, substitute 1/2 cup of the beef broth with heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 95